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Tasha & Nathan: A Casual Wedding in Rutherfordton, NC

When Tasha and Nathan began dating in high school, they knew they were destined to marry. The Bride Tasha Crowe, 20, a student The Groom Nathaniel Gr

When Tasha and Nathan began dating in high school, they knew they were destined to marry. The Bride Tasha Crowe, 20, a student The Groom Nathaniel Green, 21, general contractor The Date June 12 So when it came time for Nathan to propose, he took their fortune into his own hands -- at sunset on Lake Lure, he presented Tasha with a silver fortune cookie. The message read: Will you marry me?

The Couple
The Bride
Tasha wore a strapless A-line gown by Casablanca with a beaded sweetheart neckline, and a silk fingertip veil borrowed from Nathan's sister. A crystal and pearl tiara completed Tasha's Casablanca gown.
To coordinate her elegant look, Tasha carried vibrant coral roses also wrapped in white silk ribbon. Coral and white roses ruled the day.
Eighteen months later, the setting sun again provided the backdrop for Tasha and Nate, as subtle rays streamed through beautiful stained-glass windows at the Southern Baptist Church. The vibrant coral and silver color scheme was first witnessed throughout the church, where dozens of white candles adorned the space, along with arrangements of coral roses, white roses with coral tips, and multicolor Gerbera daisies. A white hanging basket of flowers marked each of the reserved pews. After exchanging traditional vows and lighting the unity candle in a crystal candelabra accented with crystal teardrops, the bride and groom left in a stream of bubbles for their reception on the lawn at Green River Plantation. Even though the worst weather of the summer threatened the outdoor gathering, Tasha's prayers were answered: The rain stopped mere hours before the wedding.
The Couple
The First Dance
As Tasha planned, the site was aglow in white and coral -- white luminaries surrounding the lake beside the massive white tent created a romantic atmosphere. Inside the tent, tables were dressed with white tablecloths and a coral overlay topped with centerpieces of freshly cut Gerbera daisies and Tasha and Nate's monogram on white candles. White light screens surrounded the wooden dance floor in the corner of the tent, and tent columns were adorned with flower and fern arrangements. Food tables, also covered in white and coral linens, featured a spread of hors d'oeuvres and a beautiful drink fountain that served punch.